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CCI Clinical Research Education Program

The Center for Clinical Investigation offers educational services designed to promote high quality clinical research at Brigham and Women's Hospital.  A range of programs are offered to help train investigators, research nurses, and coordinators on how to conduct clinical studies.

In addition, CCI offers ongoing continuing education sessions for all clinical research staff who want to increase their knowledge regarding Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and current methods for performing high quality clinical research.

These courses are free of charge, and frequently offer CME and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) credits. Registration is required for our courses. Please read the CCI Registration Policies when enrolling.

For Principal Investigators (PIs):

• BWH Introduction to Clinical Research Course: An intensive two day course of lectures and small breakout group discussions on the fundamentals of clinical research for advanced residents, fellows, and junior faculty. Held once yearly in fall: September 13 & 14, 2012.
• Extended Courses/Series: Throughout the year, the CCI offers more intensive courses that address topics like biostatistics, genetics, imaging, epidemiology and more. 

General Education - For PIs & Study Staff:

• CCI Lecture Series: Each month, various topics and clinical research resources are presented to the broad research community.
• IRB/QI Roundtable Series: IRB provides regulatory guidance; QI Program provides tips and tools.
• Orientation to the CCI Research Units: Overviews the resources available for conducting clinical research on the Center for Clinical Investigation units: 9A, 9B, CTC and/or the ACC and how to use them. More on CCI Resources.
• REDCap: Research Electronic Data Capture: Introductory sessions for new users as well as hands-on training sessions are available throughout the year. More on REDCap
• RPDR: Research Patient Data Registry: Lectures for new and experienced RPDR users as well as hands-on trainings are offered throughout the year. More on RPDR
• Networking Events: Put faces to names of the clinical research community at BWH.

For Study Staff - Study Coordinators, Research Nurses & Research Assistants:

• Study Coordinator Orientation: Trains study staff how to navigate the research system and various resources that aid in the conduct of clinical studies at BWH. Two sessions held yearly Spring & Fall: Next begins September 2012.
• Clinical Skills & Phlebotomy Trainings: For study staff with no prior clinical training. Held in partnership with the BWH Department of Nursing Center for Nursing Excellence.

CCI Academic Curriculum

Please note that not all programs are currently open for registration at this time.  If a program is closed and you wish to join the waitlist, please email Lisa Horton with the course name & date you wish to join, and you will be added to the list and notified if space becomes available.


May

 - IRB/QI Roundtable Series: Amendments & Reporting 5/17 - REGISTER 
 - Phlebotomy Training 5/17 - REGISTER
 - BWH Research Nurse Gathering 5/23 - REGISTER
 - REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) Programming Training 5/22 - FULL
 - AE/SAE Notification Tool for Clinical Researchers 5/31 - REGISTER

June

 - IRB/QI Roundtable Series: Informed Consent Process 6/5 - REGISTER
 - eIRB Training: A Hands-On Introduction to eIRB 6/6 - REGISTER
 - eIRB Training: A Hands-On Introduction to eIRB 6/15 - REGISTER
 - Maintaining Research Subject Privacy and Information Security: What Clinical Researchers Must Know 6/20 - REGISTER
 - REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) Programming Training 6/26 - REGISTER
 - IRB/QI Roundtable Series: Consent Form Writing 6/26 - REGISTER

July

 - The Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Data Management 7/10
 - REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) Programming Training 7/10 - REGISTER
 - BWH Clinical Trials Billing Fundamentals 7/11 - REGISTER
 - IRB Lecture: Issues for Bench & Desk Scientists 7/12
 - REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) Programming Training 7/24 - REGISTER
 - An Introduction to the Enhanced RPDR Query Tool 7/26




*The courses marked with a star (*) are sponsored by the Center for Clinical Investigation in collaboration with Harvard Catalyst.

CCI Course Policies

CCI Registration Policy: In brief: registration is required and monitored closely. Registered seats are only held for 15 minutes after the program begins.  Please notify CCI if you are unable to attend a course you registered for. Read the full policy.

CCI Waitlist Policy: In brief: space is often limited by course type/room capacity.  Waitlisted individuals will be notified if space becomes available. Unclaimed registered seats are opened to waitlisted individuals beginning 15 minutes after the start of the program.  Read the full policy.

CCI Certificate Policy: In brief: participants may only receive a certificate of attendance if the program is completed in its entirety.  Read the full policy.

Other Clinical Research Education Opportunities

The Advanced Curriculum Compendium: A Catalog of courses at Harvard-affiliated hospitals
This new searchable catalog will open doors to clinical investigators and their study staff who want to take advantage of educational opportunities at an expanding number of Harvard Catalyst's partner institutions.
The Advanced Curriculum Compendium requires a HMS eCommons ID or Harvard PIN for access.  Login help is available.

CCI Education Contacts

Marianne Moore
Education Manager                  
Phone: 617-525-7642              
Email: mmoore@partners.org 

Lisa Horton
Education Program Coordinator
Phone: 617-525-7654
Email: lhorton1@partners.org